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STARLINK-30444 (57871)
COSPAR: 2023-144H | Alt Name: Starlink 30444
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57871
International Designator
2023-144H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:07:38 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
256.92°
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Argument of Perigee
285.92°
Period
94.26 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30444
Alternative Name
Starlink 30444
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57871U 23144H 26201.21363635 .00022547 00000+0 82543-3 0 9996
2 57871 43.0016 256.9192 0001380 285.9185 74.1514 15.27617304157627
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Summary
STARLINK-30444 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration, designated as BUS type "Starlink V2M." It was launched on September 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or antennas. At launch, it weighed 730 kilograms but has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters, and its power supply relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape resembles a box with additional panels or antennas.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-16-08
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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